Naval Jack (U.S.)

Last modified: 2004-07-10 by rick wyatt
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• First Navy Jack
• Navy Flag
• Military Flags
• United States of America

The jack is flown on the bow (front) of a ship and the ensign is flown on the stern (rear) of a ship when anchored or moored. Once underway, the ensign is flown from the main mast. The size of the jack should be the same as the canton of the ensign.
Rick Wyatt, 22 August 1998

During the Bicentennial celebration in 1976, U.S. Navy ships flew the "Don't Tread on Me" jack.
Richard Bouchard, 2 July 2000

The Union Jack of the U.S. has the same number of stars as the ensign. Currently 50 white stars on a blue field.
William M. Grimes-Wyatt, 29 A